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NBA.com: Pistons' Ellenson, Kennard among 10 standouts in Summer League

Sure, most of the players participating are fringe NBAers and first- and second-year guys who are fighting for minutes. But fans can be encouraged when their team's prized prospects have solid showings in the week-long runs in Orlando or Las Vegas.

Ellenson, who looks to be in line to get playing time this upcoming season as a power forward, averaged 17.4 points and 7.2 rebounds over the five games, shooting 44% from the field and 33% from the three-point line.

Pistons' Henry Ellenson takes a shot over the Hornets' Mangok Mathiang in the second half of an NBA summer league game July 5, 2017 in Orlando.(Photo: John Raoux, AP)

Blinebury said of Ellenson's play: "If he can keep knocking down the three-pointer to spread the floor and also get his share of rebounds, he’s a cheap ($1.78 million) option for a team that is over the cap and looking to shed salaries."

Kennard, last month's draft pick, averaged 17.2 points and shot 47% from the field and 48% from the three-point line. He had 24 points in Thursday's Summer League title game loss to the Mavericks.

Blinebury mentioned Kennard's defense as the focal point for his summer.

"He’s still a project at that end of the floor, but he showed enough solid footwork and concentration to have even the grumpy (Stan) Van Gundy to admit there’s a chance he’ll play as a rookie," Blinebury wrote.